Commenter frumpy writes to me regarding this line from a previous post: “I wish they’d invent some way to erase stuff on the computer. Anyway.” She says, I read this yesterday. It continues to pop into my head, making me ‘LOL’ at inappropriate times. I came thiiiiis close to spewing iced tea on my friend. [...]
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Ask Conlan: Mathematics, maybe
Some jerk in Iowa writes: Dear Conlan, I have something to ask you. I’ve been thinking about this for a long time. What I want to ask is this: do you think some people are mean? Your Friend, Some jerk Some, I’m glad you took the time to write. Because if you didn’t take the [...]
Ask Conlan: We’re Back!
A reader from Fresno, California writes: Conlan, When are you coming back? I miss you. Sincerely, Your Illegitimate Son Thanks for writing, Your (stupid name, by the way). Speaking of stupid, you must be, because I specifically said I would be back on May 1. May Day. The Day of May. I said all that. [...]
Ask Conlan: Yoga Pants
A reader from “nearby” writes: Dear Conlan, Big fan. First time reader, long time watcher. My question is like this. Suppose, hypothermically, that someone wanted to… oh I don’t know for the sake argument let’s say… murder you, eat your protein-rich spleen, and burn your fat in an oil lamp for light as I sew [...]